Asking specific questions that you have already researched the correct answers to will expose any unreliable companies immediately.

2) Expect a Free Estimate from Any Garage Door Company

If they’re not offering a free estimate, they’re not legitimate.

By making you pay for an estimate, a company may simply be scamming you out of that money with no interest in forming a long-term business relationship. Free estimates are an absolute must. If they don’t offer one, they shouldn’t get your business!

3) Evaluate Availability

A problem can occur with your garage door at any time, so open availability from your garage door company is a necessity.

Many companies offer 24-hour service. Look for these companies so you never get stuck with an open garage door overnight.

4) Make Comparisons

You may be in a rush to complete your garage door installation, but hurrying the selection process could mean paying double or triple what the job really costs.

Compare Companies Online

Check each company that you are considering for any online reviews. A trustworthy company will have more than a couple dozen positive reviews, and over a 3.5-star rating.

You can also compare company’s ratings on the Better Business Bureau’s website. But, take this one with a grain of salt. After all, a company could have plenty of unhappy clients who never thought to report anything.

Get Multiple Bids

Sometimes, all it takes is two bids to expose a scammer. You can get a hold of these bids by making a quick phone call to the company.

5) Double Check Their Address

Do you know how to identify a fake address?

It’s not uncommon for a phony company to provide a fake address (or a phone number only) on their website. This makes their business appear to be established and legitimate when in reality it could simply be one person, a phone, and a vehicle.

Using Google Street View, type in the address they provided to see if it really exists and if it looks like a legitimate business. Or, if you live nearby, check it out in person.

That’s It!

Now that you know how to choose a reliable company for your garage door needs, you can proceed with confidence and avoid scams.

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